Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. is the world's leading manufacturer of high-end sports cars, founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. The company was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. The company became famous for the production of V12 engines, then went bankrupt in 1980 due to poor management, and after several changes of ownership, it is now under its umbrella.